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House of Cardin is built on solid foundations
A fascinating biopic about the life and extraordinary success of fashion designer Pierre Cardin, House of Cardin both enthrals and captivates its audience. Tracing the life of one of the world’s most…
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Shirley’s outstanding performances capture the imagination
Superbly directed by Josephine Decker, Shirley is an at-times disturbing, part-fiction/part- fact, take on the life of reclusive horror story writer Shirley Jackson. Focusing on some of Jackson’s real-life exploits and with…
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![In better times, the Peel Estuary is a peaceful escape]()
Meandering to Mandurah – a luxury in these uncertain times
In these dark days of Coronavirus and Government regional travel restrictions, it is nice to know that Peel (20km from Mandurah centre) is still legally accessible by car. Of course, unless you…
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![Albany WA – a jewel of the South-west]()
Albany WA – A jewel of the South-west
There is nothing like a trip to Albany to sharpen the senses and open up your eyes to a world of magnificent scenery and pristine white beaches. For the trip, I hired…
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![Blue Mountains - a scenic wonderland of lookouts and spectacular views]()
Blue Mountains – a scenic wonderland of lookouts and spectacular views
From my Sydney trip last year… It’s amazing how the weather changes when you get to Katoomba. Of course, the Blue Mountains are famous for their microclimate – and their coolness is…
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![Port Arthur - a place of tragedy and beauty]()
Port Arthur – a place of tragedy and beauty
A visit to the historic site of Port Arthur in Southern Tasmania is quite an experience. A few years ago I spent half-a-day there as part of a three-week trip to the…
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![Bruny Island, Tasmania is a tourism ‘must do’]()
Bruny Island is a tourism “must do”
A few years ago, I spent three weeks visiting my oldest brother Anthony in Hobart, Tasmania. One of the trips we did was to Bruny Island at the south-eastern end of the…
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![Leading when you are not the boss is crucial to business success]()
How to lead when you are not the boss
As an employee, taking charge when you are ‘outranked’ on the management ladder might appear a bit daunting. However, leading when you are not the boss is something many employees happily do,…
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How to Reduce ‘Workplace Incivility’ – Some Tips
Being polite and civil to both workmates and clients is essential to business success. Despite this, it is surprising how many employees do not understand how their impolite behaviour can easily cause…
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New Cloudstreet production keeps audience captivated
The recent Black Swan State Theatre Company production of Cloudstreet was a highlight of the 2020 Perth Festival. An Australian classic, Cloudstreet centres on the lives of two distinctly different Perth families…
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